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Chicago residents want to stop construction of toxic dump tower along lakefront on SE Side
It's a plan with a foul smell for local environmental groups: There's new pushback against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a proposed waste dump tower along the lakefront on Chicago's Southeast Side.
Editorial: Three years after brazen killing of a National Guard member on Chicago’s Northwest Side, the feds step in to pursue justice
Two reputed leaders of the Milwaukee Kings street gang were indicted last month on charges of shooting and killing 19-year-old National Guard member Chrys Carvajal in Belmont Cragin on July 3, 2021. The indictment was unsealed last week. That Gary “Gotti” Roberson, 40, and Joseph “Troubles” Matos, 41, will stand trial for the brutal, nonsensical slaying is a good thing. But this comes after ...
Man, 49, shot while delivering food overnight on South Side, cops say
A 49-year-old man was shot overnight after getting into an argument with someone after trying to deliver food overnight in the West Englewood neighborhood, Chicago police said. About 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, the man was involved in an argument with a male after attempting to deliver food in the 1200 block of West 68th Street. Someone opened fire striking the delivery driver in the head. He was ...
Signing Up: Wilmette Village Board backs Small Cheval’s sign that came with negative recommendation
Owners of the Small Cheval restaurant proposed for the former Depot Nuevo at 1139 Wilmette Ave. can breathe a sigh of relief and plan for a construction start within the next few weeks now that village trustees have approved revised plans for the sign they plan to erect on the front of the restaurant’s peaked […] The post Signing Up: Wilmette Village Board backs Small Cheval’s sign that came with negative recommendation appeared first on The Record.
Ironworker who survived 8-story scaffolding fall sues: 'It's a miracle that he survived'
An ironworker who survived last week’s deadly scaffolding fall at the University of Chicago Medical Center has sued two of the construction companies involved: Turner Construction and Adjustable Concrete.
Police search for 4 wanted in homicide on Chicago's West Side
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Police on Tuesday were asking for help identifying four people wanted in a homicide last month on the city's West Side.The homicide took place at 12:35 a.m. Friday, May 24, in the 4700 block of West Polk Street—between Kilpatrick and Cicero avenues in the South Austin neighborhood.A police community alert did not offer further specifics about the homicide.Police said the four suspects are all believed to be between 18 and 25 years old.One of the suspects has a dark tattoo between his eyes and a red tattoo on his left cheek.Police have released surveillance photos and video.Anyone with information is asked to call Harrison Area detectives at 312-746-8252. Anonymous tips can be submitted to CPDTIP.com.
South Loop Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Violent Attacks on Chicago's CTA Green Line
A South Loop man is currently held under charges of attempted murder and battery after a series of violent incidents on Chicago's CTA Green Line. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Ivan Weldon, 42, was involved in an attack that left one man with a cut on his neck and multiple stab wounds on May 31. The assault took place on a train near Garfield station, leading to severe injuries that required roughly 30 stitches to the 48-year-old victim's face, alongside ligament damage to his thumb.
Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza? The Portillo’s And Lou Malnati’s Collab Is Back
CHICAGO — Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s are teaming up for a Chicago double threat: an Italian beef deep dish pizza. The popular chains, which got their start in the Chicago area, have made the specialty pizza available solely through the Tastes of Chicago website. The 9-inch pizza comes in multipacks and in combination with other classic Portillo’s offerings, like Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dog kits.
The dangers of ‘borg’ drinking
If you’re not familiar, ‘borg’ stands for blackout rage gallon. It’s a college thing. It refers to gallon-size plastic jugs, that usually contain vodka or distilled alcohol, water, and some sort of flavored electrolyte or powdered drink. Basically, everyone gets their own gallon, which according to...
Tracking the next chance of thunderstorms and severe weather
Current modeling suggests the greatest impact will occur along and south of Chicago Thursday afternoon as a cold front approaches… Thursday severe weather outlook Scattered thunderstorms are likely to bubble up Thursday afternoon or evening ahead of an approaching cold front over parts of the Chicago area. A few of those storms may be strong […]
Summer heat, risk of severe storms on deck for Chicago area
After pleasant temperatures and sunshine on Tuesday, the Chicago area will get a big blast of summery weather in coming days, with a chance of severe weather looming later in the week. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, sunny skies are expected to be in place for the start...
11-year-old girl missing for nearly 3 weeks last seen in Bronzeville
CHICAGO — Police are asking for help in the search for an 11-year-old girl who officers say has been missing for nearly three weeks. According to Chicago police, 11-year-old Ariane Tillman was last seen on Friday, May 24, in the 4500 block of South Drexel, in the city’s Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side. The […]
New migrant shelter opens on Northwest Side amidst rising eviction problems
CHICAGO — City of Chicago and Cook County leaders took to the Northwest Side this evening to celebrate the opening of a new migrant shelter at Portage Park’s St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, which came as the process transitioning new arrivals out of shelters has reached even more difficult heights. According to city officials, 50 migrants […]
CTA Bus Hit, Damaged Ramova Theatre Days After Building Earned Initial Landmark Status
BRIDGEPORT — A CTA bus barreling down Halsted Street t-boned a pickup truck, sent five people to the hospital and took a chunk out of a historical theater set to receive landmark status from the city this week. Surveillance video shows a runaway CTA bus barreling towards the intersection...
‘My baby didn’t deserve this’: Family mourns woman, 19, killed in South Side drive-by shooting, car crash
CHICAGO — The family of Cyra Magby is mourning her death after the 19-year-old was killed late Tuesday night in a South Side drive-by shooting that police say caused her to crash her car after she was hit by gunfire. Despite tears and heavy hearts, Magby’s family took time to speak about her with WGN […]
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